Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910). Italian astronomer at the Milan Observatory who reported markings on Mars which he called "canali".

Italian astronomer who first noted lines (which he called canals) on the surface of Mars (1835-1910)

Schiaparelli is a small lunar crater located on the western part of the Oceanus Procellarum, to the west of Herodotus crater. The rim is relatively sharp-edged and relatively free from impact wear. The inner walls have slumped to form a shelf around much of the sides.

fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973)